Pilot Study of the 'Thriving With PMDs' Program

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF REGINA · Oct 16, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The "Thriving With PMDs" study is looking at a self-help program designed to support people dealing with premenstrual disorders, like premenstrual dysphoric disorder or depression that worsens before a period. If you are a woman aged 18 to 42 and have been diagnosed with one of these conditions, you might be eligible to participate. To find out if you qualify, researchers will ask you to track your daily symptoms for two menstrual cycles before starting the program, during the two cycles of the program, and for an additional two cycles afterward. This will help the team see how your symptoms change over time.

The study is currently recruiting participants, but there are some important things to know. You cannot be taking oral contraceptives or currently receiving psychotherapy to join. By participating, you will have the chance to explore a new way to manage your symptoms and contribute to research that could help others in the future.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Ages 18-42
• • Either meeting diagnostic criteria for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (to be confirmed by researchers through daily symptom ratings for two menstrual cycles) or major depressive disorder with perimenstrual exacerbation (i.e. at least a 30% increase in 4 symptoms in the perimenstrual phase)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Taking oral contraceptives
• • Currently in psychotherapy